Lohrakot - Bhothiya, Sakti

Lohrakot is a village situated in the Bhothiya tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Jaijaipur and around 50 km from Janjgir. Lohrakot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohrakot is 437335. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.99 hectares and falls under the 495690 pincode. Sakti is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Lohrakot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaijaipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lohrakot

According to the 2011 Census, Lohrakot village had a total population of 816 people, including 393 males and 423 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.10%, with male literacy at 63.04% and female literacy at 48.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 484.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Lohrakot

Lohrakot is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Lohrakot

Lohrakot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibh3, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakti to Lohrakot is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Lohrakot is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohrakot

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lohrakot village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Lohrakot

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lohrakot village are given below:

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